Power steering fluid leak or electrical arcing
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2017 forest river berkshire, 2012-2017 forest river charleston, 2013-2015 coachmen cross country and pathfinder, and 2014-2015 glaval synergy motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis. the power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Safety Consequence
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. the recall began on april 13, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, forest river customer service at 1-574-295-2117, coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0665.
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Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Steering.
FAQ: Recall 18V179000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V179000?
NHTSA recall 18V179000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 19, 2018. It addresses: Power steering fluid leak or electrical arcing. The recall affects approximately 416 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V179000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-0665. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.